Permanent Changes in Clinical Engineering Procedures Since COVID-19 in OECD Countries

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted clinical engineering procedures, including medical technology management, training and technical support, quality risk management, and research and development. This research aims to highlight the permanent changes in clinical engineering practices that emerged due to the pandemic in OECD member countries. By analyzing sources of information, this study examines how the adoption of technologies and digitization of healthcare have been accelerated during the pandemic. The findings are presented in implementations focused on telemedicine, big data, and digital health while also identifying areas of opportunity and challenges for the ongoing adoption of these measures. This abstract provides a succinct summary of the research’s focus, objectives, and key findings related to the impact of COVID-19 on clinical engineering procedures and the consequent transformations in healthcare practices.